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Fireworks light up Hà Nội sky celebrating success of the 14th National Party Congress

New guidelines for students taking high school exam

Candidates for the national high school exam this year should keep in mind new guidelines to better prepare for the exam, scheduled from June 24 to 27.

Three killed, 19 injured in coach accident in Kon Tum Province

Money from the road manternance fund will be used to find ways to ensure traffic safety on Lò Xo mountain pass on Hồ Chí Minh Road, said the Ministry of Transport following an accident that killed three and seriously injured 19 others on this accident blackspot in the Central Highland province of Kon Tum.

Cần Thơ reels from dengue outbreak

The Cần Thơ Department of Health said there have been 213 cases of dengue fever in the city this year and 60 hotspots.

More children admitted to hospitals as accidents rise in summer

Hospitals in HCM City have urged parents to pay closer attention to their children this summer following an increase in the number of patient admissions because of accidents.

85-year-old man goes back to school to earn MBA degree

Lê Phước Thiệt, 85, from the central coastal province of Quảng Nam, has just been awarded his master’s degree in business management from Duy Tân University.

Foreign teachers ordered to provide proof of qualifications

A new government decree stipulates that domestic and foreign teachers involved in integrated education programmes need to provide sufficient evidence of their qualifications.

Landslide destroys six houses in Cà Mau

A landslide collapsed six houses on Saturday in the southern province of Cà Mau’s Năm Căn Town, causing an estimated loss of VNĐ800 million ($35,100).

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Lào Cai police arrest heroin traffickers

Police in the northern province of Lào Cai arrested two men on Saturday caught in possession of 8kg of heroin.

HCM City to host smart-tourism TPO Forum

As many as 130 delegates from six countries will share experiences about smart tourism at the 8th Tourism Promotion Organisation for Asia Pacific Cities (TPO) Forum from June 21-22 in HCM City.

AAG cable breakdown affects internet traffic

The Asia America Gateway (AAG) undersea cable suffered a breakdown, cutting off all international connections through the AAG-SH1 branch of the line, an unnamed internet service provider in Việt Nam confirmed on Saturday afternoon.

Burial plots offered for sale

There is a new segment in the property market in and around HCM City: burial grounds.

Bến Tre speciality fruit faces crippling decline due to saltwater intrusion

Many mangosteen farmers in Bến Tre Province have switched to other crops since yields have declined in recent years due to severe saltwater intrusion and local authorities are struggling to tackle the problem.

HCM City to pilot food safety and hygiene programme in schools

A pilot programme on ensuring food safety and hygiene at all schools in six districts in HCM City will begin in the upcoming school year.

Man makes his fortune from four-pawed friends

Hoàng Văn Tiến, 27, starts the day on his dog farm by grooming his giant Alaskan friend Nana.

Old vehicles billowing out excess exhaust

Old vehicles, especially motorbike, discharging exhaust fumes exceeding permitted levels polluting the environment, are found still running on streets without fines in major cities, including Hà Nội.

PM kicks off nationwide plan to eradicate hunger

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has issued a National Action Programme on Zero Hunger, aiming to ensure enough food and nutrition for all citizens.

Improving public transport tops HCM City efforts to unclog roads

Improving the operation of public buses and better management of private vehicles are among the measures envisaged under a programme to reduce traffic congestion and accidents in HCM City.